Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3IHA 205OTONOM HAVA ARACI TEKNİĞİ1+2+02529.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide information about the technical components that constitute an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle and their decision-making processes.
Course Content The aim of this course is to learn the technical aspects of an autonomously moving unmanned vehicle.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Fırat HAKVERDİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ders Notları
Course Notes 1. Mekatronik Mühendisliğine Giriş, Hakan Yavuz
2. Bilişim Teknolojileri Akış Diyagramları, MEB
3. Uçak Bakım Temel Uçak Sistemleri, MEB
4. Algılayıcılar ve Dönüştürücüler, Osman Gürdal
5. Görüntü İşleme: Teknolojiler ve Uygulamaları, Mehmet Karakoç
6. Yapay Zeka, Atınç Yılmaz
7. Hidrolik ve Pnömatik, Kemal Demirel
8. Uçak Bakım Otomotiv Motor Mekaniği 1, MEB
9. Elektrik Motorları ve Sürücüleri, Ali Özdemir

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %10
Health %0
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Quizzes 2 % 15
Assignment 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 1 14
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 18 1 18
Assignments 1 15 15
Mid-terms 3 13 39
Laboratory 14 2 28
Final examination 1 13,5 13,5
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 127,5

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Has knowledge about autonomous UAVs and can  create  workflow diagrams.
2 Has knowledge about the mechanism techniques of autonomous UAVs.
3 Knows the control and decision-making processes of autonomous UAVs.
4 Knows the hydraulic and pneumatic motion actuators used in UAVs.
5 Has knowledge about UAV engines.
6 Knows and classifies the data obtained by autonomous UAVs.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Autonomous Systems Autonomous Approach and Autonomous Systems, Design and Development of Autonomous Systems, Function-Based Conceptual Design, Flowchart and Workflow Diagrams
2 Mechanisms in Autonomous Systems and UAV Landing Gears Planar Mechanisms, Links and Joints, Degree of Freedom, Joint Types, Mechanism Types, Landing Gears in Aircraft
3 Mechanisms in Autonomous Systems and UAV Landing Gears Planar Mechanisms, Links and Joints, Degree of Freedom, Joint Types, Mechanism Types, Landing Gears in Aircraft
4 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Sensors) Ultrasonic Sensors, Photoelectric Sensors, Linear and Circular Motion Sensors, Lidar Systems, Accelerometers, Flow and Light Sensors
5 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Sensors) Ultrasonic Sensors, Photoelectric Sensors, Linear and Circular Motion Sensors, Lidar Systems, Accelerometers, Flow and Light Sensors
6 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Sensors) Global Positioning System (GPS), Cameras and Image Processing
7 Decision Making and Classification in Autonomous UAVs Decision Making Systems and Flight Control in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Motor Drivers
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Motion Actuators) Pneumatic-Based Motion Actuators
10 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Motion Actuators) Hydraulic-Based Motion Actuators
11 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Motion Actuators) Electric Motors
12 Autonomous UAVs and System Components (Motion Actuators) Internal Combustion (Piston) Engines
13 İçten Yanmalı (Pistonlu) Motorlar ve Gaz Türbinleri Internal Combustion (Piston) Engines and Gas Turbines
14 Autonomous UAV Design Autonomous UAV Design
15 Final Exam Final Exam
16 Final Exam Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
C1 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant